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weeping

/wipɪŋ/

/ˈwipɪŋ/

Other forms: weepingly; weepings

Definitions of weeping
  1. noun
    the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
    synonyms: crying, tears
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    types:
    snivel, sniveling
    whining in a tearful manner
    sob, sobbing
    convulsive gasp made while weeping
    bawling, wailing
    loud cries made while weeping
    type of:
    activity, bodily function, bodily process, body process
    an organic process that takes place in the body
  2. adjective
    showing sorrow
    synonyms: dolorous, dolourous, lachrymose, tearful
    sorrowful
    experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
  3. adjective
    having branches or flower heads that bend downward
    synonyms: cernuous, drooping, nodding, pendulous
    unerect
    not upright in position or posture
Pronunciation
US

/wipɪŋ/

UK

/ˈwipɪŋ/

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